LaTeX Explained

About This Book

LaTeX Explained is a groundbreaking exploration of latex that has captivated readers worldwide. With 1925+ copies sold, this tour de force offers innovative insights into latex.

Why You'll Love It

• Comprehensive coverage of editing
• 7 chapters packed with real-world examples
• Perfect for casual reading
• Includes companion website access

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Reader Reviews

David Miller

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

April 3, 2025

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect with LaTeX Explained, but wow! It completely blew me away. The way the author explains scripting made everything click for me. I've been struggling with latex for years, and this book gave me the tools I needed. My favorite part was when they talked about editing - it reminded me so much of my own experience with latex. I've already recommended it to all my friends!

Jessica Brown

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

March 1, 2025

While LaTeX Explained makes several valuable points about scripting, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of editing seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to editing. That said, the sections on latex are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in editing, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Thomas Smith

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

April 22, 2025

LaTeX Explained is a comprehensive exploration of latex that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 5 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 5's discussion of scripting is particularly strong, with clear examples and practical applications. The diagrams and illustrations throughout help clarify complex ideas, and the chapter summaries are excellent for review. My only minor critique is that the conclusion seemed rushed, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Robert Brown

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

May 13, 2025

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect with LaTeX Explained, but wow! It completely blew me away. The way the author explains scripting made everything click for me. I've been struggling with latex for years, and this book gave me the tools I needed. My favorite part was when they talked about editing - it reminded me so much of my own experience with latex. I've already recommended it to all my friends!

Emily Rodriguez

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

May 12, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about scripting. Highly recommended!

Discussion about scripting in LaTeX Explained

Posted by David Williams on July 21, 2025

I've been applying the principles from LaTeX Explained to my work in latex and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about editing has been transformative.

David Smith July 29, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Thomas Brown July 22, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Discussion about scripting in LaTeX Explained

Posted by Thomas Williams on July 6, 2025

Can someone help me understand latex from chapter 11? I'm struggling to see how it connects to latex.

Jennifer Miller July 25, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Jessica Brown July 21, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

David Rodriguez July 27, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Thomas Johnson July 21, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Discussion about scripting in LaTeX Explained

Posted by Robert Wilson on July 24, 2025

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of editing? I found it less convincing compared to other works in the field.

Robert Jones August 2, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Jennifer Garcia August 3, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Lisa Miller July 22, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Emily Brown July 25, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Discussion about editing in LaTeX Explained

Posted by Jessica Miller on July 20, 2025

I've been applying the principles from LaTeX Explained to my work in latex and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about latex has been transformative.

David Brown August 4, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Lisa Garcia July 27, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

David Wilson August 3, 2025

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Discussion about scripting in LaTeX Explained

Posted by James Rodriguez on July 25, 2025

Has anyone else noticed how LaTeX Explained relates to latex? I was reading about editing and it made me think of chapter 8.

Sarah Rodriguez August 3, 2025

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Jessica Johnson July 22, 2025

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Sarah Wilson August 4, 2025

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.